WeatherWatcher: Update on the little snow event possibility

As we get closer to the transition from cold to near normal temperatures this week, I wanted to provide an update now that forecasters seem to have a better idea on whats going to happen. 

There have been some very light flurries off and on throughout the afternoon. Some type of disturbance is expected to move through the area from the northwest and provide a little light snowfall. The chance for freezing rain is now minimal because the atmosphere is too cold. 

As far as snowfall goes, at worst we are expecting about an inch total by Tuesday morning. The snow level is expected to rise to about 200 feet during the day. Most of Shoreline and parts of Lake Forest Park are above the 200 ft mark. If you are close to the water the change to light rain or thaw is likely around mid-morning to noon. For everyone else we are not expected to thaw out all the way until late Tuesday night or Wednesday. 

Wednesday is looking like a calm, eventless day (aside from slight warming). We have a significant storm moving in off the Pacific on Thursday that will bring us steady rain and temperatures closer to normal, but still cold. We're looking at lows in the upper 30's and highs in the 40's. 

Bottom line, travel during the morning commute could be difficult, but any snowfall will be light and generally less than an inch will accumulate. Most of the snowfall is expected after midnight tonight. Roads may be slick, especially side streets. As far as snow events go for our area, this is a very small one, if it even becomes an event at all. Chances of this are not very favorable, I am just throwing out the worst case scenario so that everyone can prepare as needed. National Weather Service has not kicked out any advisories for our area. They have, however, issued a winter advisory for the East Puget Sound lowlands, so some snow in the lowlands is expected. I will continue to watch things closely and send out any updates as needed.

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